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Tallapoosa County, Alabama

7 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 7 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 7 tracked ZIP records scored
7
ZIP Codes
$164K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Avg Remediation (110% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Tallapoosa County, Alabama

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.1 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 16.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $354, driven primarily by flood

48.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2024)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Tallapoosa County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
1 (1 health)
2024
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.5% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1997
Median Build Year
48.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
34/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $354

Flood $200/yr
Energy Code Gap $126/yr
Water Infrastructure $100/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

20,157 housing units in Tallapoosa County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 37%
2000+ 23%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Tallapoosa County

$164K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Tallapoosa County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Tallapoosa County residents

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Tallapoosa County

8 community water systems serving Tallapoosa County.

Show all 8 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Tallapoosa County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Tallapoosa County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Tallapoosa County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 35010 Alexander City 11 (1 health) $130K
2 35011 Alexander City
3 35089 Kellyton 13 (2 health) $107K
4 36023 East Tallassee
5 36256 Daviston $164K
6 36853 Dadeville 33 (1 health) $257K
7 36861 Jacksons Gap 14 $278K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Tallapoosa County

While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location - driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.

Overview

Tallapoosa County in Alabama covers 7 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Tallapoosa County?
Tallapoosa County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Tallapoosa County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Tallapoosa County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $354 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Tallapoosa County?
The median home build year in Tallapoosa County is 1997. 48.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Tallapoosa County, Alabama Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/alabama/tallapoosa/
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  title  = {{Tallapoosa County, Alabama Home Safety Profile}},
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Page version: August 2026.

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